Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

After a particularly hot day in the Dominican Republic, Hurtado experienced the lightbulb moment to launch her brand Hello Updo, a hair accessories brand specialising in products designed for voluminous hair with varied curl patterns. This thought followed me as I returned home that summer.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2024

Today’s consumers are craving a truly unique shopping experience. We are only at the beginning, and as brands begin to scale their AI utilisation, its full spectrum of benefits for consumers and retailers alike will be uncovered. And how will it shape the way we shop? And one of the foremost concerns is security.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As product scarcity issues continue to dominate this holiday shopping season, consumers are increasingly turning to resale to get the goods — and platform operators are taking notice. The auction-based website is now available to consumers in Arizona.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 18, 2023

Woolworth Holdings’ sale of the David Jones department-store business has cleared the way for the brands of its Country Road Group division to return to the shelves of Myer. The post Country Road brands to return to Myer after David Jones separation appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

per cent in the June financial year driven by soft consumer demand in all markets. Phil Ryan, CEO and MD of City Chic, said: “We have exited FY23 with a materially improved inventory position and have a clear strategy in place to return the business to profitability based on getting back to what we are good at.”

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2023

Asos recently launched its first ever rental edit with UK-based rental marketplace, Hirestreet, as the struggling online fashion retailer attempts to stem its losses amid a decrease in consumer spending. An important move As a way to attract more cost-conscious consumers, Asos’ deal with Hirestreet makes a lot of sense.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 7, 2024

Grosvenor has announced that British fashion retailer, AllSaints , has returned to Liverpool ONE, launching a pop-up on Peter’s Lane. The return of the leading fashion brand underlines Liverpool ONE’s commitment to responding to consumer demand, and curating an ever-evolving and relevant line-up of retailers.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This model helps ALDO, which specialises in shoes and accessories, better predict demand to ensure it has the right inventory in the right channels. This helps manage consumer expectations as well as enhance profitability on limited stock. Using AI for returns optimisation Another growing supply-chain issue for retailers is returns.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

“We are thrilled to partner with Claire’s to expand our jewelry and accessories assortment and give our customers even more ways to own their style,” said Stephen Moore, SVP of Merchandising at Macy’s in a statement. just in time for the holidays.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The annual Retail Monitor survey from the Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) unit of Monash Business School found that customers preferred online shopping due to product availability, promotions, product ranges and sales.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2021

Eschewing trends, the company has grown by expanding into complementary categories, such as homewares and kids’ clothing, and diversifying its business model across wholesale, direct-to-consumer and licensing. Because of this, Walker believes the company has failed to adapt its offering to the next generation of consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2021

Justice has returned as an online-only retailer with the launch of its new ecommerce site, ShopJustice.com. The new Justice website has launched with an assortment of apparel and accessory products, and the company said it plans to grow its offerings in advance of back-to-school season. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Though Thanksgiving week is when the bulk of holiday shopping is done (read: Grey Thursday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday), this year consumers started shopping earlier than ever, solidifying that Christmas creep is alive and well. The holiday season is upon us and will mark a huge boost in revenue for most retailers.

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Retail Focus

MAY 31, 2023

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Odd Muse, the independent ‘investment fashion’ label, has returned to The Yards , Covent Garden for its second pop-up, following its highly successful debut bricks-and-mortar experience at the destination last month.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2022

Clothing, footwear and personal accessories led the way in sales during the month as Australians increasingly want to return to living life outside of their homes. Retail spending rose 5.8 This is, obviously, quite different to what the industry is facing currently.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

customers return any Timberland footwear, apparel or accessory to a Timberland store to either be repaired or refurbished. Either way, the consumer and product journey goes on, and we continue to move the world forward, together.”. that lets shoppers send apparel, shoes and accessories in exchange for shopping credit.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

New data from Amazon portrays recent shifts in consumer behavior through the lens of the top-selling products on the platform. Compared to this same time last year, consumers are entertaining more, traveling more and dressing up — although they are not forgoing the sweatpants altogether.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

The new location features a bold storefront, expanded footwear and accessory selections and an emphasis on sustainability and dynamic digital fixtures. It’s been designed with a streamlined approach to store layout to offer an intuitive shopping journey that encourages discovery and easy navigation.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Outlet Shopping at The O 2 , which is owned and operated by AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate, has announced a trio of retail additions to its lineup, including returning favourite, Clarks, British footwear brand, Soletrader, and a London outlet debut for contemporary bedding brand, Bedeck.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2021

Fast forward to today and the recommerce market is booming, thanks to a generational mindset shift combined with changes wrought by the global health pandemic that are driving consumers to adopt more sustainable shopping habits. The consumer love affair with recommerce. Especially if their living spaces are constrained.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 6, 2024

Original research of 1,000 UK consumers reveals, after more than two years of the cost-of-living crisis negatively impacting disposable income, 64% of consumers are buying fewer fashion, apparel and lifestyle products.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2023

Two new entrants into the world of resale, Carhartt and Hanna Andersson , serve very different consumer segments, but both are highlighting the same brand attribute with their resale programs — their products’ durability. The program will gather inventory from consumer trade-ins, customer returns and imperfect inventory.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The themed quarterly drops are aimed at “fostering self-expression” among its core Gen Z demographic with a variety of curated jewelry and accessories in each one. However, the brand has yet to return to profitability despite its growth. Claire’s reported a net loss of $144.3 million in Q2 2021 on revenue of $356 million.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2021

ready-to-wear [clothing] to shoe and accessories elements, as well as really beautiful original hand-painted prints and textile treatments, and new silhouettes, which still feel heritage Aje. The post Aje marks the return of live runway shows in Sydney appeared first on Inside Retail. Where is Aje in that journey right now?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2023

It speculated that future fashion collections could be made with a creative director and an AI program to bring clothes and accessories to market faster, more efficiently and improve the CX factor as well. Beyond that, an increase in the production of clothing means that there is more choice for consumers than ever before.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

“As we get closer to the holiday and consumers continue to read about excess inventory everywhere, it makes sense that (consumers) are evaluating their purchases and waiting to see what the holiday deals will be,” BMO Capital Markets analyst Simeon Siegel said. billion and $6.6 billion, from about $6.9

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The addition of the new Dealworthy brand comes at a time when cash-strapped consumers are increasingly seeking value. The assortment spans apparel and accessories , essentials , beauty , electronics and home goods , all of which Target promises will feature among the lowest prices customers will find anywhere in its stores.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Its a time of heightened consumer spending, aggressive promotions, and operational intensity. Sales trends This time of year provides a unique lens into consumer behaviour. A data-driven approach ensures resources are allocated to the tactics that deliver the greatest return. The holiday sale season is a whirlwind for retailers.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2024

But what exactly does the return of this fashion show indicate for the brand and its attempts at a comeback? Since Victoria’s Secret was spun off from L Brands into a separate company in 2021, the lingerie and apparel retailer has been attempting to rebrand itself to suit the tastes of a younger, more socially aware consumer base.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 25, 2024

Consequently, these innovations are transforming the retail scene and deeply impacting how consumers behave. From personalized shopping experiences to seamless omnichannel services, digital tools are setting new expectations among consumers. Continuous engagement is key to developing lasting consumer relationships.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 6, 2021

After a tumultuous year, the much anticipated Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) hit Sydney last week, marking the return of live shows once again around the world. First Nations Fashion & Design. The post An insider’s look into Afterpay Australian Fashion Week appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 13, 2023

Our Barehands, a purpose-driven enterprise, recently set up shop in Funan Mall in Singapore, showcasing a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. This is because, post-Covid, many customers are returning to physical spaces, especially for fashion.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 9, 2023

Returns present a complex challenge for retailers of all sizes, not only contributing to their carbon footprint, but also eroding their profit due to the cost of managing and paying for reverse logistics and, in some cases, leading to fraud. Meanwhile, the use of returns by customers continues to grow in popularity.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

One key finding from our report revealed that just 6% of consumers think online shopping experiences are always relevant — proof positive that retailers are still struggling to provide the relevant online shopping experiences their customers have come to expect. The question is whether retailers can overcome the “experience gap.”

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

the former New York City flagship will become a drop-off site for returning items. On March 27, Rent the Runway laid off its entire retail staff during a Zoom call, offering no assurance that the jobs would return, according to a report in The Verge. “We We have no visibility into when or if we will be able to reopen our stores.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2023

Chief executive office and co-founder of Telegram – the parent company to stationary, office and lifestyle accessory brand Milligram – Scott Druce told Inside Retail that the back to school period is like a second Christmas, and requires just as much planning.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 16, 2022

Designer dress-renting platform Designerex has partnered with Australia Post to simplify the process of receiving returns. . If a consumer does not have access to a printer, they can show a QR code at an Australia Post outlet and the label will be printed out on the spot. .

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